#D08648 Hex Color
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This muted, mellow orange feels approachable and grounded, lacking the harsh intensity of brighter safety hues. It works best as an accent color or a secondary element rather than a dominant background. Pair #d08648 with deep charcoals or navy for high-contrast, readable text. The hex code #d08648 offers enough accessibility for body text when paired with black, making it a reliable choice for autumn branding or casual, energetic interfaces.
Questions about #d08648
What is #d08648 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d08648 is rgb(208, 134, 72), in HSL hsl(27, 59%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 65%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d08648?
Is #d08648 a suitable choice for body text?
While #d08648 can be used for text, it performs best as an accent or header because of its lighter, desaturated nature. For optimal accessibility, ensure you pair it with a dark background to meet necessary contrast ratios for readability.
Is #d08648 readable on white or black?
#d08648 has a 2.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.18:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.